TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[johnsmith]

For a timed written assessment, is our work will be automatically submitted if we running out of time? I was panicking when I had 5 seconds left after checking the grammar, syntax, and spelling errors. I was about to click submit, but it says I am done.

It submits it based on where you are automatically

 

[nonlawstudent98]

I did it last year and it was 15 seconds prep with 1 min 45 secs to answer so two mins overall !

15 seconds?!

 

[Amgrad]

It submits it based on here you are automatically

Thanks god. I am relieved, it was Milbank's last question that matters, the hardest one as the first WE is easier, a generic prompt.

 

[1stCycleApplicant]

w&c vi invite! Does anyone have any insights? Can help with other firms in return.

 

[Dannie]

w&c vi invite! Does anyone have any insights? Can help with other firms in return.

is this for winter?

 

[Amgrad]

When did you apply for it if i may ask? I've been looking to apply for their in-person insight day but i couldn't find one besides than the virtual insight evenings

Few weeks ago, I am afraid it has been closed days ago.

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

HSF Kramer AC and W&C VI!
What an evening!

 

[abc124]

15 seconds?!

And to talk about business stuff as well?? It's cruel 😭

 

[silonthesofa]

HSF Kramer AC and W&C VI!
What an evening!

Congrats. I guess it's an HSF Kramer AC/PFO day. Did it come in just now or earlier today?

 

[emily3827]

is anyone else still waiting for hsfk

 

[lelezb1]

is anyone else still waiting for hsfk

Me!

 

[yasmars]

HSF Kramer AC and W&C VI!
What an evening!

Amazing news!!

 

[TCLA0322]

Out of topic, rejected by Blackstone Legal & Compliance summer. Guess I need to stay with my law firms app from now on😇

 

[ghost08]

Where can premium members watch recordings of the recent class on "why you, competency stories & work experience"?

 

[username10341034]

I have already messed up on the first VI question for Macfarlanes simulate assessment. I panicked and didn't really make much sense. Am I better off not submitting it so that they won't have a record of it if I want to apply in the future?

 

[boots]

88th percentile for linklaters WG but nothing back

I was 99th percentile last year but got rejected without progression. No news is good news!

 

[User22022002]

I looked at the Milbank's application portal, and it only showed areas to post work experience + grades. Slightly confused as there weren't any areas to answer long-form questions. Is this how they are conducting their first stage?

 

[boots]

I looked at the Milbank's application portal, and it only showed areas to post work experience + grades. Slightly confused as there weren't any areas to answer long-form questions. Is this how they are conducting their first stage?

Yes, some firms seem to be pivoting away re AI worries. Freshfields similar.

 

[Amgrad]

I looked at the Milbank's application portal, and it only showed areas to post work experience + grades. Slightly confused as there weren't any areas to answer long-form questions. Is this how they are conducting their first stage?

You will be asked to do that if you pass the first stage, grades & eligibility screening.

 

[User22022002]

You will be asked to do that if you pass the first stage, grades & eligibility screening.

Thanks for the heads up!